The service and repair manual for the 2008 Scion xB, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Scion published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Automatic · Standard |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 424 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 xB manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 325
- General Information 1,692
- Accessories & Equipment 749
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 96
- Body & Frame 292
- Maintenance 22
- Brakes 293
- Restraints 259
- Drivelines & Axles 45
- Steering 124
- Electrical 1,437
- Suspension 166
- Engine Mechanical 159
- Transmission 64
- Engine Performance 1,097
- Front 159
- Rear 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 xB
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V340000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V741000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Equipment — other › labels · 09V223000Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, i.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 12V491000If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V006000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Structure — body › hood › hinge and attachments · 08V451000During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver possibly cause the hood to stri.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V036000A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V035000This does not meet the standard requirements.
Owners have filed 424 complaints and Scion has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 2008 xB. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 xB manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 xB?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year across the Automatic, Standard trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Scion published for this year.
What 2008 xB problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 xB, covering air bags, equipment, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Scion dealers.
Does it include 2008 xB wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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